Hotly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI will now come out on May 26, 2026, a delay from its previous plan for release at the end of 2025.
Publisher Rockstar Games, a division of Take Two Interactive, explained in a statement to customers that the longer timeline will allow for a better final product. “We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve,” the company said.
“We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” the statement continued. “We want to thank you for your support and your patience as we work to finish the game.
The franchise, which is set in the fictional Florida metropolis of Vice City, launched in 2002. Its last installment came out in 2013. According to industry estimates, Grand Theft Auto V has sold more than 210 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games of all time.
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Take Two shares slumped 11% in pre-market trading. They have gained 28% in 2025 to date.
Along with the announcement of the new release date, the company reiterated its expectation for sequential increases in net bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027, at record levels. The May release of Grand Theft Auto VI will be during the company’s fiscal 2027.
“We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to be a groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations,” Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said in a statement. “While we take the movement of our titles seriously and appreciate the vast and deep global anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence. As we continue to release our phenomenal pipeline, we expect to deliver a multi-year period of growth in our business and enhanced value for our shareholders.”
The company will report financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025 after the market closes on May 15.
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